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HAC6054 East London Apartments

LONDON BOROUGH OF TOWER HAMLETS

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01 Apr 2026 at 15:26

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13 Aug 2025 at 13:49

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13 Aug 2025 at 13:46

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the London Borough of Tower Hamlets for the project titled "HAC6054 East London Apartments" aims to provide 31 one-bed flats in a supported housing setting, targeted at individuals with a history of rough sleeping. The procurement method was a direct award due to urgency, with grant funding not approved until December 2024, making competitive tendering unfeasible. The contract covers the period from 24 March 2026 to 31 March 2026, with a gross value of £746,783. The awarded contractor is Looking Ahead Care and Support, a large-scale supplier situated in London. The procurement falls under the health and social work services category and is supported by the Rough Sleeping Accommodation Programme funding stream.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in health and social work services to expand their operations and contribute to addressing homelessness challenges. Companies with experience in supported housing solutions or social care provision are highly suitable to compete, particularly those capable of managing urgent housing needs effectively. The collaboration with the London Borough of Tower Hamlets could bolster the reputation and footprint of businesses in the metropolitan area while contributing positively to the community by providing essential support to vulnerable populations.

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Notice Title

HAC6054 East London Apartments

Notice Description

East London Apartments provides 31 one-bed flats in a supported housing setting on Hackney Road (Weavers Ward). Referrals into the service are exclusively for those with a history of rough sleeping, many of whom have struggled in or been evicted from other supported housing settings in the Borough. The service is funded entirely through the Rough Sleeping Accommodation Programme (RSAP) which is a funding steam of the Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government.

Procurement Information

Grant funding for the year was not approved until December 2024 for the year 01/04/2 to 31/03/26 which did not provide enough time for a competitive tender procedure and would have potentially rendered the current tenants homeless

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058722
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030548-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£622,319 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£622,319 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Aug 20258 months ago
Contract Period
24 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF TOWER HAMLETS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E1 1BJ
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Whitechapel
Westminster Constituency
Bethnal Green and Stepney

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

LOOK AHEAD CARE AND SUPPORT

LOOKING AHEAD CARE AND SUPPORT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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